USA v. Zhu
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| Case #: | 1:23-cr-00219 |
| Case Filed: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last checked: Friday Nov 17, 2023 11:19 PM PST |
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Defendant
Jia Bei Zhu (1)
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Plaintiff
USA
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GPO
Oct 18 2023
ORDER to Seal Case, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 10/18/2023 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C)[1:23-mj-00123-SKO] |
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GPO
Oct 19 2023
MOTION and ORDER to UNSEAL CASE, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 10/19/2023 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C)[1:23-mj-00123-SKO] |
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GPO
Oct 31 2023
STIPULATION and ORDER as to David He signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 10/31/2023. The Court grants the parties' request to continue the Detention and Preliminary Examination Hearings, currently noticed for 11/8/2023, and CONTINUING them to 11/16/2023. DETENTION AND PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION HEARINGS CONTINUED to 11/16/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9 (SAB) before Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone. The Court also grants a time exclusion for the purpose of defense preparation and continuity of defense counsel - time excluded as follows: Excludable time Start: 11/9/2023 Stop: 11/16/2023. (Rooney, M)[1:23-mj-00123-SKO] |
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GPO
Nov 22 2023
DETENTION ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 11/22/2023 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Nguyen, J) |
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GPO
Dec 21 2023
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 12/21/2023. It is so ordered that the status conference is continued from January 10, 2024, to January 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. Time is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161 (h)(7)(A), B(iv). The Court notes that the parties dispute Defendant's true name. Accordingly, the Court sets an evidentiary hearing for January 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe to determine Defendant's true name. Alternatively, the parties may submit, in advance of the evidentiary hearing, a stipulation as to Defendant's true name and the Court will vacate the hearing. (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Dec 27 2023
ORDER re 24 Request for Rule 43 Waiver of Appearance as to Jia Bei Zhu, signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 12/27/2023. Defendant's appearance may be waived at any and all non-substantive proceedings until further order. However, the request for waiver for the 1/24/2024 evidentiary hearing is DENIED. If the parties submit a stipulation as to the defendant's true name not later than 1/22/2024, Defendant need not appear at the hearing. (Rivera, O) |
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GPO
Jan 19 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 1/19/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for January 24, 2024, is continued until March 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through March 13, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Mar 07 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 03/07/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for March 13, 2024, is continued until April 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through April 10, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Lopez Amador, Corina) |
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GPO
Apr 08 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/8/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for April 10, 2024, is continued until April 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through April 24, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Apr 17 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/17/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for April 24, 2024, is continued until May 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through May 22, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
May 14 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 5/14/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for May 22, 2024, is continued until June 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through June 12, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Jun 05 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1), signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 6/5/2024. Status Conference is continued from 6/12/2024, to 7/10/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. (Lopez Amador, Corina) |
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GPO
Jun 27 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 6/27/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for July 10, 2024, is continued until August 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through August 14, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Jul 09 2024
ORDER on 64 Motion to List Defendant's True Name at Detention Facility, signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 07/09/2024 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C) |
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GPO
Jul 31 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/31/2024. Upon the parties' stipulation and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for August 14, 2024, is continued until September 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through September 11, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Oct 16 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 10/16/2024. Upon the stipulation filed by the government and the defendant, Jia Bei Zhu aka Jesse Zhu, Qiang He, and David He, and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for October 23, 2024, is continued until December 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through December 11, 2024, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Dec 02 2024
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 12/2/2024. Upon the stipulation filed by the government and the defendant, Jia Bei Zhu aka Jesse Zhu, Qiang He, and David He, and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for December 11, 2024, is continued until January 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through January 22, 2025, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Valdez, E) |
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GPO
Jan 16 2025
STIPULATION and ORDER to Continue Status Conference as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 1/15/2025. Upon the parties' stipulation, and for good cause shown, the status conference scheduled for January 22, 2025, is continued until February 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., before the Honorable Barbara A. McAuliffe. The period through February 26, 2025, inclusive, is excluded pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). If the parties do not resolve the case in advance of the next status conference, they shall be prepared to set a trial date at the status conference hearing. (Deputy Clerk EV) |
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GPO
Jan 29 2025
STIPULATION and ORDER as to Jia Bei Zhu aka David He (1), signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on January 28, 2025. Case reassigned from "NODJ" to District Judge Dale A. Drozd. The new case number is 1:23-cr-00219-DAD-BAM. The status conference set for February 26, 2025, is vacated. Motions are to be filed by May 19, 2025, oppositions due June 2, 2025, and replies due June 9, 2025. A motion hearing is set for June 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. before District Court Judge Dale A. Drozd. A trial confirmation is set for July 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. before District Court Judge Dale A. Drozd. A jury trial is set for August 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. before District Court Judge Dale A. Drozd. Estimate time of trial is 3 weeks. Time is excluded through trial pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv). (Deputy Clerk OFR) |
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GPO
Mar 11 2025
STIPULATION and ORDER to Withdraw Motion for Discovery and Vacate Hearing as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 3/11/2025. Upon the parties' stipulation, and for good cause shown, the motion for discovery filed by defense counsel at Docket No. 102 is withdrawn and the hearing on the motion scheduled for March 12, 2025, is vacated. (Deputy Clerk EV) |
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GPO
May 14 2025
STIPULATION and ORDER as to Jia Bei Zhu signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 5/13/2025 CONTINUING trial date until 10/7/2025 and SETTING the following pretrial schedule: Pretrial motions due 8/11/2025, Oppositions due 8/15/2025, Replies due 8/18/2025, Hearing on Pretrial Motions in Sacramento on 8/25/2025 at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd, Trial Confirmation Hearing in Sacramento for 9/15/2025, at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd, and Jury Trial in Sacramento set for 10/7/2025, at 9:00 a.m., in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Time is excluded through 10/7/2025. (Deputy Clerk KEZ) Modified on 5/14/2025 (PAB). Modified on 5/15/2025 (PAB). |
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GPO
Jul 14 2025
STIPULATION and PROTECTIVE ORDER re Treatment of Protected Information Between the Government and Defendant Jia Bei Zhu (1) signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/14/2025. For good cause shown, the stipulation between counsel, dated July 11, 2025, in the above case regarding the treatment of protected information contained in the discovery is approved. (Deputy Clerk EV) |
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GPO
Aug 20 2025
STIPULATION and ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 8/20/2025 CONTINUING the Trial as to Jia Bei Zhu to 3/10/2026 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. The period from the date of this order through 3/10/2026, inclusive, is EXCLUDED pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A) and 3161(h)(7)(B)(i) and (iv), Local Code T4. (Deputy Clerk LMS) |
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GPO
Sep 09 2025
ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/8/2025 GRANTING 117 Amended Request to Seal as to Jia Bei Zhu (1). (Deputy Clerk OML) |
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GPO
Sep 16 2025
ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/15/2025 GRANTING 117 Ex Parte Motion as to David He to withdraw and Referring Case to the Federal Defender's Office for Appointment of Counsel. (Deputy Clerk LMS) |
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GPO
Sep 18 2025
ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 09/17/25 APPOINTING ATTORNEY Anthony P. Capozzi as to Jia Bei Zhu aka David He; nunc pro tunc to 09/17/25. (Deputy Clerk AJB) |
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GPO
Jan 16 2026
STIPULATION and ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 1/16/2026 ADVANCING The Trial Confirmation Hearing as to Jia Bei Zhu from 2/23/2026 to 2/9/2026 at 10:00 AM in Fresno before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Deputy Clerk LMS) |
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GPO
Apr 02 2026
STIPULATION and ORDER as to Jia Bei Zhu signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 04/01/26 VACATING the Trial Confirmation Hearing on 04/06/26 and CONFIRMING the Jury Trial starting 04/21/26 at 9:00 AM in the Sacramento Courthouse, Courtroom No.4, before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (cc Sac Criminal Agencies) (Deputy Clerk KML) |
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GPO
Apr 21 2026
MINUTES for proceedings held before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: VOIR DIRE begun on 4/21/2026. Court in session outside the presence of the jury. Jia Bei Zhu, present in custody. Jeff Dinn and Richard Shek Mandarin Interpreters present. Anthoy Capozzi appeared for defendant. Joseph Barton and Arelis Clemente appeared for the Govt. Court addressed Govt's request to seal. Court ruled from the Bench: Government's motion to admit defendant Zhu's own statements (Part A.1.) is GRANTED to the extent sufficient foundation is laid; Government's motion to admit co-conspirator statements (Part A.2.) is GRANTED subject to the requirement that the government prove the existence of a conspiracy during the course of the trial; Government's remaining motions to admit statements (Parts A.3., A.4., and A.5.) were reserved for decision as they arise during the trial; Government's motion to admit testimony regarding certain prior acts by defendant Zhu (Part B) is DENIED IN PART as to confiscation of embryos and GRANTED IN PART as to all remaining prior acts; government's motion to exclude witnesses' prior misdemeanor convictions (Part C) is GRANTED; Defendant's motion in limine to exclude defendant's prior bad acts is GRANTED IN PART as to confiscation of embryos AND DENIED IN PART as to all remaining prior acts. Govt moved to exclude witness, except case FBI Agent Chet Johnson. Motion granted. Prospective jurors present and sworn. Back in the presence of prospective jurors. Govt Voir Dire. Defense Voir Dire. Jurors sworn. Court addressed jury with nature of case and preliminary instructions. Court in recess. Court Admonished jury. Jury Trial Continued for 4/22/2026 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Government Counsel: Joseph Barton, Arelis Clemente present. Defense Counsel: Anthony Capozzi present. Custody Status: Present, In Custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jennifer Coulthard. Certified Court Interpreter: Jeff Dinn, Richard Shek, Language: Mandarin-Oath on File. (Deputy Clerk PAB) |
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GPO
May 18 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 5/15/2026 GRANTING Defendant David He's 182 Request and ORDERING that the deadline for filing any Motion for New Trial be EXTENDED up to and including 7/10/2026. (Deputy Clerk LMS) |
| Docket last updated: 11/18/2023 2:51 AM PST |
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CRIMINAL COMPLAINT as to Jia Bei Zhu (1). (Maldonado, C) (Kusamura, W). [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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(10/19/2023) Penalty Slip
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GOVERNMENT'S MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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ORDER to Seal Case, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 10/18/2023 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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MOTION and ORDER to UNSEAL CASE, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 10/19/2023 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Joseph Barton for USA (Barton, Joseph) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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ARREST WARRANT RETURNED Executed on 10/19/2023 as to Jia Bei Zhu. (Maldonado, C) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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| 8 | 8 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Jia Bei Zhu NOT held on 10/20/2023. The Court noted the hearing was being conducted via the Zoom application. Pursuant to Rule 10, the defendant and Counsel consented to the Zoom appearance. The assistant federal defender advised that the defendant is seeking to retain counsel and is requesting to continue the initial appearance to next week, hearing no objection from the government. The Court grants the request and sets the Initial Appearance re Criminal Complaint for 10/24/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 10 (EPG) before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean. Defendant is Ordered TEMPORARILY detained. The next hearing will be held in person. The Court has been notified that an interpreter is required in this action for Jia Bei Zhu. It is counsel's responsibility to timely notify the Court Staff Interpreter when a hearing requiring an interpreter is scheduled, continued or cancelled. Failure to do so may result in sanctions. See [LINK:LR 403 - Court Interpreter Services in Criminal Actions] Government Counsel: Arelis Clemente present. Defense Counsel: Eric Kersten - (Standing in and not appointed) present. Custody Status: CUSTODY - FCJ (ZOOM). Court Reporter/CD Number: Corina Lopez Amador. Certified Court Interpreter: Simon Wong, Language: Mandarin-Oath on File. (Kusamura, W) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO] | |
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DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Arelis M. Clemente, GOVT for USA (Clemente, Arelis) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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| 10 | 10 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean: INITIAL APPEARANCE ON COMPLAINT as to Jia Bei Zhu held on 10/24/2023. Defendant advised of charges/rights; reading/advisement waived; DENIAL ENTERED. TRUE NAME FINDING MADE AS FOLLOWS: DAVID HE. The government requested detention and, with good cause found to hold the detention and preliminary examination hearings outside of the statutory time-frame, the Court set the hearings as follows: DETENTION HEARING set for 11/8/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto ( defendant ordered temporarily detained pending said hearing ). PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION HEARING set for 11/8/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The government requested an exclusion of time through the detention and preliminary examination hearings and, with agreement of defense counsel, time was excluded as follows: (Excludable time Start: 10/24/2023 Stop: 11/8/2023) Time is to be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act in that good cause exists and that the ends of justice outweigh the interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. For the reasons set forth on the record, the continuance requested is granted for good cause and the Court finds the ends of justice outweigh the interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Government Counsel: Arelis Clemente and Joseph Barton present. Defense Counsel: Anthony Capozzi present. Custody Status: Custody - FCJ (in person) present. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO - Corina Lopez Amador. Certified Court Interpreter: Simon Wong, Language: Chinese/Mandarin-Oath on File. (Rooney, M)[1:23-mj-00123-SKO] | |
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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continue Detention Hearing and Preliminary Hearing by USA. (Barton, Joseph) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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STIPULATION and ORDER as to David He signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 10/31/2023. The Court grants the parties' request to continue the Detention and Preliminary Examination Hearings, currently noticed for 11/8/2023, and CONTINUING them to 11/16/2023. DETENTION AND PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION HEARINGS CONTINUED to 11/16/2023 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 9 (SAB) before Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone. The Court also grants a time exclusion for the purpose of defense preparation and continuity of defense counsel - time excluded as follows: Excludable time Start: 11/9/2023 Stop: 11/16/2023. (Rooney, M) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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ARREST WARRANT RETURNED Executed on 10/19/2023 as to David He. (Marrujo, C) [1:23-mj-00123-SKO]
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INDICTMENT as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) count(s) 1-2, 3.. (Lawrence, A)
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| 15 | 15 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone: DETENTION HEARING / ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEA RE INDICTMENT as to Jia Bei Zhu (1) Count 1-2, 3 held on 11/16/2023. The defendant is advised of the charges and rights, waived further reading, NOT GUILTY PLEA and DENIAL OF FORFEITURE entered. True name is DAVID HE - disputed as to the true name of the Defendant. The court instructed government counsel under Rule 5(f) to comply with its disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland. Discovery to be produced within 2 weeks from today's hearing. Reciprocal discovery due within 3 weeks from today's hearing. Status Conference set for 01/17/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. The defendant is ordered to be present. XT: Start: 11/16/2023 Stop: 01/17/2024, Time is to be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act in that good cause exists and that the ends of justice outweigh the interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. For the reasons set forth on the record, the continuance requested is granted for good cause and the Court finds the ends of justice outweigh the interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. Defense Counsel requests to continue the Detention Hearing to allow Defense to go over the report with Defendant is granted, last continuance. Detention hearing is set for 11/22/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 9 (SAB) before Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone. Government Counsel: Joseph Barton present. Defense Counsel: Anthony Capozzi present. Custody Status: In custody - FCJ - present. Certified Court Interpreter: Simon Wong, Language: Mandarin-Oath on File. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO: Corina Amador. (Nguyen, J) | |
| 16 | 16 ORDER (TEXT ONLY) signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone on 11/16/2023: According to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 5(f), the government is ordered to comply with its discovery obligations as required by federal law, including those duties imposed by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and all applicable decisions interpreting Brady. This order does not relieve any party of any other discovery obligation. The consequences for violating this order or the government's obligations under Brady may include sanctions, referral to a disciplinary authority, adverse jury instruction, exclusion of evidence, and dismissal of charges, among other consequences. (Nguyen, J) | |